Chubb poaches head of hull from Allianz for Global Markets

Insurer  Chubb has hired an expert in the hull market from Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality as it looks to capitalise on new opportunities in this business.

Chris Turberville (Pictured) joins Chubb as head of hull for Chubb Global Markets (CGM), the company's London Market wholesale and specialty business including its Lloyd's platform.

In his new role, Turberville will be responsible for the management, oversight and development of all CGM's commercial hull business and its yacht portfolio. He will be based in London and report to David Kirk, head of marine for CGM. The appointment is effective Q1 2023.

Turberville joins Chubb from Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality where he was head of hull and liability insurance (UK) since 2012. He is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and also the Lloyd's Market Association's Joint Hull Committee.

Turberville succeeds Mark Edmondson, who is acting product head for CGM's hull and yacht portfolio. Edmondson will assume the role of consultant marine underwriter for Chubb Overseas General, reporting to Andrew Williamson, executive vice president marine, Overseas General Insurance.

Kirk said: "I am delighted that we have been able to appoint Chris to this important role within our marine team at Chubb Global Markets. Chris joins Chubb with a proven track record within the hull market where he is a highly experienced and respected practitioner. This makes him perfectly placed to lead not only the continued growth of our hull business but also the ongoing expansion of our team as we capitalise on new opportunities."

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